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Skype sees bump to 40 million daily users, big increase in calling minutes
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
With more people staying home, Skype usage is up by quite a bit.
Microsoft Teams and Skype users will be able to call and message each other soon
By Sean Endicott published
The federation between Microsoft Teams and the consumer version of Skype is just around the corner. Once it's rolled out, users on both services will be able to message and call each other.
Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype are down for some people right now (update)
By Sean Endicott last updated
Several Microsoft services have access issues right now, including Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype. Microsoft is "rerouting the impacted traffic to mitigate impact."
Skype usernames are on the way back, currently 'in progress'
By Sean Endicott published
According to a recent update in a Skype forum, Microsoft still plans to bring usernames back to the service. A Community Manager states that they're "in progress" but face blocks at the moment.
Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
By Sean Endicott last updated
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Microsoft is retiring Skype for Business Online and pushing users towards Microsoft Teams
By Sean Endicott last updated
Skype for Business Online will be retired in two years. Microsoft is pushing users towards Microsoft Teams leading up to the retirement.
Skype gets built-in support for Translated Conversations, Skype Translator bot will be retired
By Sean Endicott published
The latest update to Skype brings support Translated Conversations on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. The feature replaces the Skype translator bot and supports 11 languages.
Skype update brings message drafts, media previews, and more to desktop and mobile
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
All of Skype's new features are focused on productivity, Microsoft says.
Microsoft contractors are reportedly paid $12-$14 per hour to transcribe up to 200 clips
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft contractors are in the news yet again, this time due to reportedly low wages. Recently, Microsoft contractors were in the news for listening to Skype calls and Cortana queries.
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